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Building collapse in Kanpur: 7 killed, over 30 injured

Hindustan Times has reported today that at least seven people were killed, and more than 30 injured when an under-construction building in Kanpur’s Jajmau area collapsed. Most of the victims were labourers at the construction site.

Three people were rescued from the debris and taken to hospital for treatment. Their condition is critical. According to Indian officials, the number of dead and injured may rise.

The incident took place at the Kanpur Development Authority colony in the afternoon, when top floors of the seven-storey under-construction building started falling.

The reason of the collapse might be the low quality foundation, according to experts.